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CDL Practice Test

Welcome to the Rhode Island CDL practice test site. You can take these practice tests and go through the questions as many times as you like as you attempt to obtain your CDL in Rhode Island. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 34 questions correctly to pass. There is a 50-minute time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin.

1 / 40

This object is required to be checked for damage, that it's secure, and strong enough to handle any cargo.

The fifth wheel

The apron

The header board

The platform

2 / 40

Which of these statements about signaling is correct?

Signaling is a warning, not a request.

Leave your signal on long after you've changed lanes.

Signal your intentions early and continuously.

Signal to others that it is safe to pass your bus.

3 / 40

What can you do at an accident site to help avoid another accident?

leave your vehicle, do nothing, and get to higher ground

stay in your vehicle and do nothing until help arrives

have a drink to calm your nerves

put out warning devices so people don't run into the accident site

4 / 40

You are driving a 60 foot truck at 55 MPH, how much space (in seconds) should you keep in front of you?

8 seconds

7 seconds

6 seconds

5 seconds

5 / 40

Air pressure loss in a vehicle with a fully charged air system should be less than_______after the initial drop and brake applied.

none of the answers listed

3 psi a minute

4 psi a minute

1 psi a minute

6 / 40

This object is not checked at the rear of the trailer.

The bumper

The header board

The mud flaps

The back doors

7 / 40

The best way to have control on curves is:

to shift to a lower gear before entering the curve

to decrease to your safe speed before entering the curve and then accelerate through it

keep pressure on the brake pedal through the turn

you do not need to do anything different

8 / 40

What do you need to do to supply air to the air tanks of the second trailer?

open the shut off valve at the back of both trailers

none of the answers listed

close the shut off valves at the back of each trailer

open up the shutt off valves on the rear of the first trailer and close the shut off valve at the back of the second trailer

9 / 40

If you are required to stop at railroad crossings, you must:

Stop 15 to 50 feet before the nearest rail.

Proceed only when you are sure no train is coming.

All of these answers are correct.

Remember to never shift gears while crossing tracks.

10 / 40

Select how you would check the truck's slack adjusters.

all of these answers are correct

listen for any strange noises while applying pressure to the brake pedal

while wearing gloves, pull hard on each slack adjuster that you can reach

brake hard after accelerating

11 / 40

What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection?

federal and state laws require you to inspect your vehicle

to insure that you will achieve the best gas mileage

to save you money by preventing costly repairs

safety for yourself and other road users

12 / 40

When does your vehicle's single brake system need an adjustment?

when the governor stops between 75-90 psi

if the compressor cuts out at between 70 and 90 psi

if the pressure builds from 50 to 75 psi in less than 3 minutes

when the pressure builds from 85 to 100 psi in less than 1 minute

13 / 40

It has just reached freezing. Which of the following areas is slippery?

a bridge

all of these answers are correct

a shaded area

wet-looking road

14 / 40

This component should be checked that it is solid, securely bolted to the tracture frame, and clear of objects.

The locking kingpin

The catwalk

The fifth wheel

The platform

15 / 40

A baffled tanker has:

Balls floating in it to increase the speed of the liquid movement.

No side to side surge.

Separate compartments inside the trailer.

Bulkheads with holes that allow liquid to flow through it.

16 / 40

When must a driver’s inspection report be completed?

Only if defects are found.

At the end of each shift.

All of these answers are correct.

Before driving your bus.

17 / 40

All standing riders must stay:

In front of the standee line.

Within two feet of an emergency exit.

Behind the standee line.

Forward of the rear of the driver's seat.

18 / 40

Which of the following statements about special danger of loading and unloading is true?

Students should be told to leave any dropped objects and move to the point of safety out of danger and get the driver's attention to retrieve the object.

Students should be told to remain seated while the bus is in motion.

Students should be told not to use the handrails when exiting the bus due to the possibility of causing a clothing hang up.

Students should be told to pick up any dropped objects as long as it is not under the bus.

19 / 40

Forward and back surge is powerful in this type of tanker.

Bulktruck

Smooth bore

Waffle

Hard stroke

20 / 40

Another term for a smooth bore tank is:

A tank that is easily portable.

A tank that is made out of stainless steel.

A liquid tank that has baffles.

A liquid tank that does not have baffles.

21 / 40

To avoid rollover when going through a curve, the best thing to do is:

Pump the brakes through the curve.

Ride the brakes through the curve.

Drive at a speed below the posted speed limit.

Drive at a speed higher than the posted speed limit.

22 / 40

You should check the_____when loading small tanks equipped with bulkheads.

distribution of the weight

fuel to air ratio

expansion rate

percentage of water

23 / 40

Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

downshift before starting down a hill

downshift before entering a curve

downshift when you get to the bottom of a hill

downshift before climbing a hill

24 / 40

Double and triple trailers should be driven with care to avoid a rollover or jacknife.

only on downgrades

true

only in ideal conditions

false

25 / 40

Select which is not a mandatory emergency equipment:

Tire changing equipment.

6 fuses, 3 red reflective triangles, or 3 liquid burning flares.

A rated and properly charged fire extinguisher.

Extra electrical fuses.

26 / 40

Do not tow or push a disabled bus with riders aboard the vehicle, unless:

Bus is on a drawbridge.

Getting off the bus would be unsafe.

Your employer tells you to.

You are also a class a tow truck driver.

27 / 40

This should be cleaned and then adjusted properly while inside the cab.

The windshield

The headlights

The lug bolts

The mirrors

28 / 40

Within 3 minutes, this gauge pressure should build to 90 psi from 50 psi.

Air pressure gauge

Coolant pressure gauge

Oil pressure gauge

Voltmeter gauge

29 / 40

Select the true statement about convex ("spot") mirrors.

you do not need to look at them as often as flat mirrors

they make things look farther away and smaller than they actually are

they make things closer and larger than they really are

they are against the law in the majority of states

30 / 40

You should____when an emergency requires you to quickly stop due to a crash.

maintain pressure on the brake pedal

use only the engine brakes

use stab or controlled braking

use the hand valve

31 / 40

Select the statement that describes smooth bore tanks:

None of the answers listed.

They are divided down into smaller tanks.

They are 1 large tank.

They are divided with holes from liquid to flow through controlling surge.

32 / 40

A leak rate for a straight truck or bus air brake system should not exceed _____psi per minute when the engine is off and the brakes are released.

33 / 40

You should keep a minimum of ____between another vehicle and the double trailer with 100 ft truck driving at 30 mph.

8 seconds

13 seconds

15 seconds

10 seconds

34 / 40

You should be extra cautious when___while driving a smooth bore tanker combination.

driving down a hill

unloading or loading

driving up a hill

stopping and starting

35 / 40

You should brake on a long steep downgrade hill as a supplement to the braking effects of the engine

yes

when the GVCW is above 20,000 lbs

when the vehicle is runaway

36 / 40

Select the true statement about retest markings:

Must have a date of the last retest marked.

It shows what type of inspection or test was completed.

They must be stamped on the tank.

All answers listed.

37 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to the liquid inside of a bulk tank causing a tank truck to roll sideways.

All answers listed.

It can occur even with baffles inside that slow the flow.

It can occur when driving through a curve.

It can occur even when driving at the posted speed limit.

38 / 40

At around____the governor allows the air compressor to start pumping again:

100 psi

125 psi

175 psi

225 psi

39 / 40

You need to be extra careful when driving smooth bore tanks:

When unloading or loading.

When hauling food or milk products.

When stopping or starting.

All answers listed.

40 / 40

Before transporting a sealed load, you must check:

all of these answers are correct

that you don't exceed gross weight and axle weight limits

a picture of whatever is inside

a small sample of whatever is inside

Your score is

The average score is 0%

5/5 - (2 votes)

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How To Get A rhode island Commercial Drivers License

To be eligible for a CDL in Rhode Island, applicants must meet the following age eligibility requirements.

Be at least 18 years old to operate a commercial vehicle intrastate (within Rhode Island only).
Be at least 21 years old to operate a commercial vehicle interstate (outside of Rhode Island).

Rhode Island CDL applicants must be medically certified that they are capable of operating a commercial vehicle and pass a vision test. Rhode Island applicants must get assistance with the forms from a CDL-certified doctor. Applicants are required to submit a (REV 2011) Self-Certification for a Commercial Driver’s License and a (Form MCSA-5875) Medical Examiner’s Certificate Medical Examiner’s Report Form.

Commercial drivers are required to have a medical card or certificate. This requirement does not apply to drivers who are employed by the federal, state or local governments. Drivers who have had their licenses revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in Rhode Island. Applicants can be disqualified for having multiple licenses.

Rhode Island CDL Endorsements

H – Hazmat Vehicles
N – Tank Vehicles
P – Passenger Vehicles
S – School Bus
T – Double or Triple Trailer
X – Combination Tank Vehicles and Hazmat Vehicles

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rhode island CDL License Test Tips

All Rhode Island CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. This test consists of 50 questions. To pass the Rhode Island test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require additional endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees. The Rhode Island skills test can be taken 14 days after applicants pass the knowledge test. It includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic control skills and on-road driving. Applicants must pass each section.

Military veterans and current military members can apply to have the skills exam waived if they meet the requirements. To qualify for a waiver, applicants must:

Possess a valid Rhode Island Driver’s license.
Be active duty military personnel.
Operate a commercial vehicle as part of their military duties.
Have been honorably discharged from the military within the past 12 months.
Submit an Application for CDL Skills Test Waiver.

Additional Information

Information on the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles

The State of Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles administers CDL license regulations in Rhode Island. To get more information contact them via:

Website: http://www.dmv.ri.gov/licenses/commercial/

Phone: 401.462.5813

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Please use the links below to access Rhode Island CDL testing resources and to learn more about practice driving tests for the state of Rhode Island.

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